ISSN 2369-4939
Volume 7 Issue 4
April 1, 2021
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Greetings all! It is a busy time at SLA. We just had what is likely to be our last Board meeting of 2020-2021 before the Annual General Meeting in May. It was a busy meeting with a lot of discussion, some of which focused on preparations for the upcoming AGM. We have been finalizing the draft proposal in response to the resolution at last year’s AGM about a bursary for Indigenous Canadians. I am excited for this to be presented to you at the AGM. |
We are celebrating a successful month of OBOP. Anne and the committee worked very hard with Paul Seesequasis and many others across the province for the creation of an excellent program. It looked very different this year and I certainly missed the in-person events, but it was a pleasure to see programming that could be accessed anywhere in the province with an internet connection. I know that we even had interest and attendance from outside the province. Read more
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Thank You!
Thank you to Alison Jantz, Operations Manager at the University of Saskatchewan Library, for the very generous donation to Saskatchewan Library Assocation. Contributions like this fund valuable educational opportunities and awards for SLA members.
Learn about making a donation to SLA here
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Tragic Events at Lynn Valley Public Library
The Saskatchewan Library Association is shocked and saddened to learn of the recent tragic events at the Lynn Valley Public Library. All library workers should feel safe in their workplaces, especially given the challenges presented by COVID 19. SLA has sent a letter of support to the North Vancouver District Public Library director and staff. Our thoughts are with the victims of this violent incident and their families and friends as well as all library workers who have been profoundly affected by this tragedy.
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As One Book, One Province month concludes, we would like to thank all the libraries who helped spread the word about the project, and who hosted the moderated events held throughout the province. All the “zoom” events were recorded and they, along with the short readings are available to view on the OBOP webpage. Please feel free to make use of these recordings as you wish, and whenever you want.
The success of the 2021 program has been entirely due to your participation, and we thank you. For more information about Paul’s Indigenous Archival Photo Project, please visit his website: https://paulseesequasis.com/. He continues to post new photos on twitter:
Focus Saskatchewan featured Blanket Toss on their program on March 20. Watch the interview here
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SLA Learning Opportunities Speaker Series Continues
Many thanks to the third speaker in our ongoing Learning Opportunities Series, Abby Wolfe from Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan. On March 24th, Abby gave a very well attended presentation entitled "The ABC's of Dementia Friendly Libraries". Abby has two wonderful documents available for anyone who requests a copy, "The Dementia Friendly Toolkit - Library Edition" and "Tips for Customer-Facing Staff". Contact awolfe@alzheimer.sk.ca or phone 1-306-683-0141 if you are interested. Many thanks to Abby for sharing your expertise with SLA!
There is one more upcoming session in our series. It will be 45-50 minutes with time for Q&A and/or facilitated discussion.
April 28, 2021 from 12:00 -1:00
Helen Power and Chau Ha, University of Saskatchewan & Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Creating a Library Community of Practice - Discussion on determining scope, facilitation & assessment, based on literature review & presenters experiences.
The lunchtime learning opportunities are free of charge and all are welcome to attend. Register for the April 28 presentation here
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Libraries: Better Together
MLA - SLA Joint Conference Website
June 14 - 16, 2021
The website is now live for our upcoming conference, Libraries: Better Together. Visit https://pheedloop.com/mlaslaconference/site/home/ for all conference updates. Content is being added to the site on a regular basis. Stay tuned for information about keynote speakers and a delegate registration form.
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Call for Proposals is now open!
The theme of Libraries: Better Together reflects the essential role of libraries in building and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equity and providing space for cultural and public engagement. Libraries are a proactive, future-oriented force in life-long learning, innovation, social connection, and the economic well-being of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The conference will offer a range of sessions that will be of interest to libraries of all types and all sizes in all sectors (academic, public, school, special).
We are seeking proposals for:
Presentations (25 mins.)
Panels (50 mins.)
Lightning Talks (5-10 mins.)
Interactive Workshops (90-120 mins.)
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Grant for First Time Attendance at Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
This grant is intended for any person who has not previously attended the Saskatchewan Libraries Conference, is currently working in a Saskatchewan library, and is seeking assistance with attendance at the Conference.
The application deadline for the 2021 Libraries: Better Together Conference has been extended to April 30. Complete details can be found here
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CELA and NNELS Funding Restored for Upcoming Year
Thank you to all SLA members who signed the petition to restore funding to CELA and NNELS. On March 16th, Minister Qualtrough released a statement restoring $1 million in funding for accessible reading materials for the upcoming budget year 2021-2022, meaning there will not be cuts to funding for CELA and NNELS, or their services, for the upcoming year.
This is wonderful news, but the long-term future is still uncertain for accessible book providers CELA and NNELS after "one-year reprieve" from total funding cuts.
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SLAte Program Spotlight and Library Staff Feature |
The Saskatchewan Library Association wants to know about YOU!
SLAte will have new features alternating monthly, showcasing libraries/ library programs and individual library staff. We're looking for stories about new staff members at our libraries or people who have been there for a while! We want to spread the word about the amazing people and the great programming at libraries all around our province.
Do you have a story to share or do you know a staff member who is making a difference? Send your ideas to slaadmin@sasktel.net . Our first feature will be in the May, 2021 issue of SLAte. |
Feedback from Libraries Requested by The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan is inviting libraries (including Staff and Board Members) to participate in a pilot phase of new, online, Dementia Friendly learning modules!
A pilot phase of the module drafts is anticipated to begin in Spring 2021 (estimated May/June). Feedback from Saskatchewan libraries – including rural & remote locations – will be very valuable in this pilot phase! Participation would include reviewing the draft of the online modules and providing comments back to the Alzheimer Society by completing an online feedback form/survey.
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Concordia University Library Research Forum 2021 registration is now open!
The Concordia University Library Research Forum will take place over two days, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm on Tuesday, April 27th and Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. The event will be held online through Zoom.
Participation in this two-day event is free and participants will be able to register for either one or both days.
See full registration details here
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2021 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist Announcement
The 2021 Saskatchewan Book Awards Shortlist On-line announcement is set for Thursday, April 15, 2021, at Noon.
The 2021 Saskatchewan Book Awards Winners announcement will be broadcast On-line on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 7:00 pm.
Watch the Saskatchewan Book Awards website and Facebook page for announcements and program broadcasts. |
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TD Summer Reading Club 2021 Promotional Items:
Deadline Extension
The Hannah Promotions website is now accepting orders. Don't miss out and get your orders in! The deadline to submit your order has been extended to April 2, 2021.
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Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) will be accepting applications for the CVA National Advisory Committee (NAC) until April 8th. See full application details here
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Voting Deadline Extended for Willow Awards
Many classrooms across the province are operating by remote learning. Because of this, we have decided to once again extend our voting deadline. Voting for this year’s favourite Shining, Diamond and Snow Willow finalists will close on April 16th. We hope that this helps you gather as many votes as possible. Please get your readers’ votes submitted! Winners will be announced at our virtual gala hosted by Wilfred Hunt School in Regina on May 26th.
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Food Literacy: Building Community Through Food Workshop
This online workshop is being offered for FREE, presented by the Nova Scotia Library Association. It will provide a snapshot of how food programming can be a powerful outreach tool to welcome and empower communities. Participants will hear about dynamic community-led programming with emphasis on libraries as a third place.
Registration and full details here
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25 Legendary Literary Feuds, Ranked
Ding ding ding: let the fight begin! Emily Temple, managing editor at Lit Hub, collects and ranks twenty-five of the best author feuds.
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The nomination period for the 2021 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM and Excellence in Early Childhood Education is being extended until April 27, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FreedomtoRead.ca features a thought-provoking article entitled "The Shifting Landscape for Intellectual Freedom: Recent Challenges in Canadian Libraries".
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CFLA Copyright Committee Update – March 2021
At its February 2021 meeting, the CFLA Copyright Committee discussed improving communication to the library community about what we’re working on. This message about current activities is the outcome of that discussion, and will be shared monthly. You are welcome to share it further.
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You are invited to present at the 2021 Virtual Conference hosted by Parkland Regional Library System, Peace Library System, Yellowhead Regional Library, and The Alberta Library. This international event will take place on Wednesday, September 22nd through Friday, September 24th.
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Information from University of Regina regarding summer 2021 Co-op / Internship employers can be found here
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Latest Newsletters and Programming from Libraries & Other Cultural Organizations |
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Saskatchewan Library Association
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Regina, SK S4R 1C2
Phone: 306-780-9413 or 306-780-9409
Fax: 306-780-3633
SLA reserves the right to change or edit any submission or to refuse publication in its entirety.
The deadline for receipt of submissions for SLAte is the 25th of each month.
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Everyone, Including Culture, Wins When You Buy Lottery Tickets
The core funding that SLA receives through SaskCulture is part of the Lottery Trust where a percentage of every lottery ticket sold goes to support sport, culture and recreation groups within Saskatchewan. It appears that recent lottery sales are not meeting expectations, which will not have an immediate effect on SLA. However we encourage you to remind audiences and arts council members that buying lottery tickets benefits the entire community. Saskatchewan Lotteries has also launched an app that you can download in the App Store or Google Play. More information is available on the Saskatchewan Lotteries website.
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The Saskatchewan Library Association gratefully acknowledges the support of our funding agencies. |
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